NH Children in Nature Conservancy: “The NH Children in Nature Coalition was formed in response to recent research that shows kids are spending less time outside than ever before and that this “nature deficit” is having significant negative impacts on physical and mental development. The coalition strives to get children and families back outdoors to explore the natural world by providing information, ideas and support.” Stop by their website, it has a wealth of info!

Mount Washington Observatory: This is a must check site before leaving the driveway! It amazes me that despite having a weather observatory cranking out excellent mountain weather forecasts every morning soon after 5am many hikers I’ve met have no idea what the forecast for the day is. I have it bookmarked on my computer and my iPhone. Be sure to check the Higher Summits forecast if heading above tree-line, as it is certainly different than the valley forecast.

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It is shocking and something I make a point to emphasize to all of the beginner hikers I lead on trips or teach. The biggest threat to your personal safety in the White Mountains (or anywhere else) is the weather. I track the weather for days in advance of a hike in the Whites and always call off above treeline hikes if thunderstorms are forecast.